Budare Bay

5410 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Budare Bay three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jun 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Budare Bay's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge-Michelle Diaz **Warning**
53A-02-7
58
Nov 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
51-22-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quats
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Shed outside the food truck with two coolers that have food inside of the, for the restaurant.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
52
Mar 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Budare Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Budare Bay on file is from Jun 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Budare Bay?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Budare Bay.

How does Budare Bay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Budare Bay most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Budare Bay's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Budare Bay have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Budare Bay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.